Topic: Plasma vs LCD ?

[ebttoy]

Hi pdvd,

I just would like to ask your opinion what TV is best for watching movie (HT purposes).  I have a dedicated HT room.

These are my choices:

Panasonic LCD TV:
(1) TH-P46U20 P65K Full HD

Panasonic Plasma TV:
(1) New 50X20 - 50 inch HD Ready
(2) 50PV80      – 50 inch plasma, 1366 x 768 resolution;

Toshiba LCD TV:
(1) 46RV600 Full HD


Hope you could share some info about those models. I'm still not sure if LCD or Plasma kukunin ko.

Thanks and Regards,

[TimSavvy]

If you have a dedicated HT room, I suggest get larger than a 50".
Sayang naman kung 50" lang.

[Huddaf]

I'd go for those full hd.

Also, you may want to go 50 inch higher para mas appreciate mo full hd. if not, go for a projector.

 

[Armz316]

Do go for Panasonic LCD. mahal sa koryente yung plasma eh. Good luck.

[TimSavvy]

Unless if you have a powerful aircon and ready to pay for the increase in electricity bill (due to the aircon constantly catching up w/ the heat that the Plasma emits), do not go for Plasma.

Get LCD counterparts and do not get screen size equal to or lower than 50"

hth.

[barrister]

Consumer Reports: First-Ever Rankings of 3D Performance
Show Plasmas Offer More Realistic Images Than LCDs
Annual December Electronics Issue Compares 14 3D TVs with
Panasonic Sets Exhibiting the Best 3D Performance and the Least
Ghosting; What to Consider Before Buying a 3D TV

YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In its first-ever ranking of 3D performance, Consumer Reports evaluated 14 3D TV models and found that plasma TVs are better at displaying 3D images than LCD sets, primarily because they exhibit less ghosting, or double images that appear even when wearing 3D glasses. Three plasma models from Panasonic exhibited the best 3D picture quality and the least ghosting of all the sets tested.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/consumer-reports-first-ever-rankings-of-3d-performance-show-plasmas-offer-more-realistic-images-than-lcds-106432453.html

[raptor]

just like to share my personal observation ... i own a Panasonic 42-in plasma 720p TV and a Samsung 32-in full-HD LCD TV

- LCD TV quality in analog cable tv viewing in my observation is not even at par with CRT technology
- for cable tv and SD movies plasma is a lot better
- for HD movies, I still prefer Plasma because it's easier to the eyes even though I only have 720p, but picture quality of the LCD is almost on the same level
- for PC connection and gaming, LCD is much better than plasma

[Carlo777]

A little reverse psychology:

Why I would not buy a plasma:

-More reflective than LCD
-Green phosphor trails annoy me, esp during high contrast scenes
-Uses up more power than your average LCD of the same size
-Threat of permanent image retention still looms during heavy rounds of gaming

Why I would not buy an LCD

-Generally weaker in the area of Cable viewing, and at times, can't even be at par with CRT (raptor pointed this out and I agree 100%)
-Screen uniformity is always an issue, even very expensive models are not spared at times
-More prone to dead pixels
-More often, bleeds overly bright pictures making colors unnatural.

There you go...

[joelsoldao]

A little reverse psychology:

Why I would not buy a plasma:

-More reflective than LCD
-Green phosphor trails annoy me, esp during high contrast scenes
-Uses up more power than your average LCD of the same size
-Threat of permanent image retention still looms during heavy rounds of gaming

Why I would not buy an LCD

-Generally weaker in the area of Cable viewing, and at times, can't even be at par with CRT (raptor pointed this out and I agree 100%)
-Screen uniformity is always an issue, even very expensive models are not spared at times
-More prone to dead pixels
-More often, bleeds overly bright pictures making colors unnatural.

There you go...

+1

[Ppoooh]

Now let's see if this is true:
1. Most of those who bought a plasma as their 1st HDTV, would buy an LCD/LED TV as their other HDTV.

2. Most of those who bought an LCD/LED TV as their 1st HDTV, would not be buying a plasma as their other HDTV.

Possible reason for the above:
1. For their other purpose like PC and console gaming, they would need an LCD/LED TV, which cannot be served by a plasma.

2. Most of them don't believe in getting a plasma, as an LCD/LED TV would be able to serve all of their requirements.

Do note that I am referring to "Most".

[ninjababez®]

Now let's see if this is true:
1. Most of those who bought a plasma as their 1st HDTV, would buy an LCD/LED TV as their other HDTV.

2. Most of those who bought an LCD/LED TV as their 1st HDTV, would not be buying a plasma as their other HDTV.Possible reason for the above:
1. For their other purpose like PC and console gaming, they would need an LCD/LED TV, which cannot be served by a plasma.

2. Most of them don't believe in getting a plasma, as an LCD/LED TV would be able to serve all of their requirements.

Do note that I am referring to "Most".

guilty, only because there is no 32" or 26" plasma in our market 

[XanderCage]

2. Most of those who bought an LCD/LED TV as their 1st HDTV, would not be buying a plasma as their other HDTV

parang ako, 1st tv is an lcd, takot ako bumili ng plasma. lol. masyado ako nasanay sa lcd na minsan iiwan ko lang yung static image for hours, pag nag plasma ako baka burn in abutin ko. and also 95% i watch HD content kaya ok nako sa lcd.

[kolokoys]

i dont think burn-in is still relevant for plasmas.  my wife and kids watch thru Cignal Satellite HD for hours non-stop with the red Cignal HD Logo on top, hanggang ngayon hindi naman namin naaaninag ang after effect nya, for 2 years now.

we've been using ps3 for console games both for a fullhd lcd and a plasma unit for hours, in my case, i haven't seen any significant disadvantage of a plasma for this purpose, that's just for me.

i think im not belong to the "most", since my first unit is a 42" Panny plasma, 2nd one is a 42" Sony full HD LCD, then bought  again a 50" fullhd plasma... why?  i am not happy with the LCD, plasma serves what im looking for, that's just for me at the very least. 

[Ppoooh]

i think im not belong to the "most", since my first unit is a 42" Panny plasma, 2nd one is a 42" Sony full HD LCD, then bought  again a 50" fullhd plasma... why?  i am not happy with the LCD, plasma serves what im looking for, that's just for me at the very least. 

May I know what is the model of the Sony 42" FullHD LCDTV that you have? What is it that you don't like with this LCD TV?

As I have also encountered a Sony Bravia 46V550 FullHD LCD TV which was bought by a friend. I had the opportunity to set it up in his room. Didn't like this unit also. Compared to my LG FullHD LCD TV, mine is a lot better. I don't like the color reproduction of this Sony model (inconsistent).

Is the 50" Plasma used to replace your other 42" Plasma? I suppose you are moving also from an HD Ready to a Full HD unit, with additional screen space.

[kolokoys]

i believe sir its the bx series, im  not quite sure, double check ko pag nasa pinas po ako.. 40" po pala not 42, 

[Moks007]

Now let's see if this is true:
1. Most of those who bought a plasma as their 1st HDTV, would buy an LCD/LED TV as their other HDTV.

2. Most of those who bought an LCD/LED TV as their 1st HDTV, would not be buying a plasma as their other HDTV.

Possible reason for the above:
1. For their other purpose like PC and console gaming, they would need an LCD/LED TV, which cannot be served by a plasma.

2. Most of them don't believe in getting a plasma, as an LCD/LED TV would be able to serve all of their requirements.

Do note that I am referring to "Most".

Do you have a link on this? Is this a survey done somewhere?

[CMac]

i would not waste my money going from 42" to 50". i'd buy a DLP PJ.

[Ppoooh]

Do you have a link on this? Is this a survey done somewhere?

Nope, but it can be, here. +1 or -1 to have a count if you like. Altho, I wouldn't want to flood this thread unnecessarily.

[Ppoooh]

i would not waste my money going from 42" to 50". i'd buy a DLP PJ.

I believe this is only true if one is never satisfied with the screen size. PJ can go up as high as 100" or higher. Limited by the room size, lumens, and PJ type.

While those forced to upgrade from a 42" HD Ready Plasma to a 50" FullHD Plasma, must be because they want a FullHD unit. And at the same time move to a bigger unit. And to make sense of the upgrade(we'll, who would call it a real upgrade if the screen size remains the same?). Since they are already unsatisfied with their old HD Ready unit. We'll this is just my guess.

[warmaster]

by this time next year, i think the battle would be between plasma and led

[nsp]

unless i get burned by image burn, i can't see myself going from plasma to lcd.

[Ppoooh]

unless i get burned by image burn, i can't see myself going from plasma to lcd.

I believe you got an LG plasma unit (as what I have read from another thread). May I know the specific model that you got.

[nsp]

lg 42pj350. bought it at buy 1 take 1 at abensons.
kuro sana kaso out of stock sila 

[Clondalkin]

i would not waste my money going from 42" to 50". i'd buy a DLP PJ.

Whatever happened to buying HDTV to watch TV?

Whatever happened to watching TV on an HDTV?

[CMac]

Whatever happened to buying HDTV to watch TV?

Whatever happened to watching TV on an HDTV?

that's just a better option imo to simply get a pj rather than selling your 42" at a loss to acquire a 50".

[rony]

Consumer Reports: First-Ever Rankings of 3D Performance
Show Plasmas Offer More Realistic Images Than LCDs


Mga sirs di pa ba ma phase-out yun plasma? Will LED reign in the coming years?

Dalawa na lang ata manufacturer ng plasma pioneer at panasonic, (LG).  Why Sony,Samsung,Toshiba and others abandon plasma?

[Clondalkin]

Mga sirs di pa ba ma phase-out yun plasma? Will LED reign in the coming years?

Kahon.   Hehehe.   Swerte nga ng Panasonic because it is virtually a monopoly unlike LCD/LED na agaw-agawan sa market and marami pang rebrands and no-brands and brands-on-the-run.  LCD/LED reigns in terms of gross sales because ang dami ng makers.

What's the worry if plasma gets phased out?

Dalawa na lang ata manufacturer ng plasma pioneer at panasonic, (LG).  Why Sony,Samsung,Toshiba and others abandon plasma?

Because they couldnt figure out how to manufacture top of the line plasma TVs while reaping huge profits like Panasonic.  Pioneer was supreme in terms of design but totally sucked in terms of marketing and cost reduction.

[Ppoooh]

Dalawa na lang ata manufacturer ng plasma pioneer at panasonic, (LG).  Why Sony,Samsung,Toshiba and others abandon plasma?

If I remember correctly, last time I read somewhere that Pioneer had stopped producing Plasma HDTVs. And had passed on the technology/subcontract production to Panasonic. Am I mistaken here?

I know also that Samsung still have Plasmas. I don't know if they still have mew models. Same with LG. Might be because they do sell more LCD/LED HDTVs than Plasma HDTVs. That is why their Plasmas took a back seat.

[ninjababez®]

If I remember correctly, last time I read somewhere that Pioneer had stopped producing Plasma HDTVs. And had passed on the technology/subcontract production to Panasonic. Am I mistaken here?

Yes you remembered it right!


I know also that Samsung still have Plasmas. I don't know if they still have mew models. Same with LG. Might be because they do sell more LCD/LED HDTVs than Plasma HDTVs. That is why their Plasmas took a back seat.

IIRC they are still selling plasma tvs.   

[nsp]

If I remember correctly, last time I read somewhere that Pioneer had stopped producing Plasma HDTVs. And had passed on the technology/subcontract production to Panasonic. Am I mistaken here?

afaik, di rin natuloy yung agreement nila. pioneer decided to totally drop their tv business and concentrate only on receivers and car audio. and panasonic decided to stick with their neoplasma technology.